as in to scoop
to lift out with something that holds liquid
lovingly spooned the homemade stew out of the pot
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as in scoop
a utensil with a bowl and a handle that is used especially in cooking and serving food
an assortment of metal and wooden spoons should be part of every cook's culinary arsenal
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Recent Examples of spoon
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
Always use the dosing device, such as the cup, syringe, or spoon with measurements provided with the medication.
—T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 30 May 2025
Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Use tongs or a large spoon to transfer a few pieces of the boozy fruit into each cup.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
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Verb
Reheat pulled pork and spoon over grits or polenta, or tuck into pork tacos, Carolina pulled pork sandwiches, or quesadillas al Pastor for a satisfying filling.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
Always use the dosing device, such as the cup, syringe, or spoon with measurements provided with the medication.
—T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 30 May 2025
Noun
Yogurtland: Choose from two limited-time frozen yogurt flavors — Salted Caramel Cheesecake and Chocolate Strawberry Swirl — and limited-time-only Gummy Diamond Hearts toppings, plus get a collectible Teddy Bear Heart promotional spoon.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Use tongs or a large spoon to transfer a few pieces of the boozy fruit into each cup.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
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Verb
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Want scoop on Ahsoka, or for any other Star Wars TV show?—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
24 July 2025
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Shasta Lake remained open for recreation; boaters were warned to stay out of the way of firefighting aircraft scooping water from the reservoir.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Rather than tongs, a hearty ladle feels more appropriately paired with this pick, to match its heavy vintage pewter style.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2025
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Hold cake square over bowl of glaze and, using a small ladle or a serving spoon, ladle glaze all over cake square, making sure to coat all sides.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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“Spoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spoon. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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